Recently got a 2019 MacBook Pro which comes with a 96watt power adapter and usb c cable. Plugged this into my 2018 iPad Pro and it charged fine. Was just wondering if there any long term issues doing this? I have an Anker 30 watt adapter that Ive been using but it would be nice to only have to carry one adapter and cable when traveling...
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iPad Pro Safe to use my 2019 MacBook Pro’s 96watt power adapter with an iPad Pro?
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I might be wrong, but as far as I understand it, this is fine. The device is smart enough to know when to stop charging. But, I could very well be wrong. I do this a lot with the iPad adapter and my phone. It charges much faster.
Apple would be in deep trouble if their own charging devices would cause damage to their other products. The device takes what wattage it can deal with from the charger.
It’s safe. USB-C powered devices from Apple all follow the USB-C Power Delivery standard, which involves negotiation of power between the charger and the device.
Charging speed always begins at 5V, usually around 5-10W, and slowly ramps up to e.g. 15V / 2A (for iPad Pros) i.e. 30W and continues on all the way up to 20V / 4.5A+ (latest MacBook Pro) - only as much as the device can take.
Charging speed always begins at 5V, usually around 5-10W, and slowly ramps up to e.g. 15V / 2A (for iPad Pros) i.e. 30W and continues on all the way up to 20V / 4.5A+ (latest MacBook Pro) - only as much as the device can take.
Yes it's safe and will work, but why would Apple be in trouble if a charging brick designed and sold for one device wouldn't work with a completely different device that they sell? Why would any company be "in deep trouble" for that? I don't even except completely different devices to be cross compatible. It's just an added benefit that they are.
Because of the wide array of devices with that very same plug - that’s one of the benefits of USB-C. Customers expect a certain level of compatibility here. If you’d release a charger that’s just a white box only compatible with one device why use a universal power plug???